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. 1995 Feb;177(3):829–830. doi: 10.1128/jb.177.3.829-830.1995

Characterization of the morphogenetic defects conferred by cold-sensitive prohead accessory and scaffolding proteins of phi X174.

M C Ekechukwu 1, B A Fane 1
PMCID: PMC176665  PMID: 7836321

Abstract

The morphogenetic defects conferred by the cold-sensitive prohead accessory and scaffolding proteins of phi X174 were determined in vivo. The results suggest that the cold-sensitive prohead accessory protein blocks the formation of the 12S assembly intermediate. The cold-sensitive scaffolding protein most likely affects the stability of the prohead.

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